New glasses could help Kids' eyesight stop getting worse

NCT ID NCT05562622

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether special spectacle lenses called Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT) lenses can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in Chinese children aged 6 to 13. Over 12 months, 195 children will wear either the DOT lenses or standard single-vision lenses. The main goal is to see if the DOT lenses reduce the lengthening of the eye, which is linked to worsening myopia.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT) spectacle lenses

What this could lead to

If successful, these lenses could offer a simple, non-invasive way to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children, reducing the need for stronger prescriptions over time.

What could go wrong

This is a 12-month study with 195 children, so results are still early. The lenses may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits beyond one year are not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aier Eye Hospital

    Changsha, China

  • Fudan University EENT

    Shanghai, China

  • Tianjin Eye Hospital

    Tianjin, China

  • West China Hospital

    Chengdu, China

  • Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center

    Guangzhou, China